The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

€ 36,800
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,600
 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15) KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT is 3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
72
79.9
71.7 in
Width
72 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)
110
190.7
187.8 in
Length
190.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3629 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.09 %
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (13 - 15)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
B7
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21.6 lb/hp
26.24 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
725 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
725 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data